Chandigarh, August 7 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Haryana and Israel will work together in various sectors such as research, healthcare, agricultural technology, advanced irrigation systems, artificial intelligence, and wastewater management using modern technology.
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister at Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh. During the meeting, they discussed mutual cooperation and several other important subjects.
The Chief Minister stated that there was a focus on establishing a Centre of Excellence in Haryana. Discussions were also held on the further development of the Integrated Aviation Hub in Hisar and enhancing overseas placement opportunities. Under the Department of Foreign Cooperation of the Haryana Government, more than 180 youth from the state are currently employed in Israel through overseas placement initiatives.
Additionally, there has been a demand from across the country to recruit 5,000 nurses in Israel’s healthcare sector, and Haryana is keen to increase its participation in this initiative. There was also a detailed discussion on setting up a Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre in the state to train youth in modern AI skills and promote technological innovation.
The Chief Minister said Haryana is looking to increase collaboration with Israel in various fields. They plan to work with Israel on new technologies to reuse wastewater for irrigation, and to make water suitable for agriculture and drinking purposes.
He further said the Haryana Government has set up the Department of Foreign Cooperation to explore overseas employment opportunities and strengthen ties with other countries. The department is consistently working to provide employment to Haryana’s youth abroad and to double the state’s exports.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to the Israeli Ambassador. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Cooperation, Amneet P. Kumar and Adviser Sh. Pawan Choudhary were present on the occasion.
